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Belt & Cord - Prue Acton, Black Leather, `Rich Hippy', 1971
Reg. No: SH 942149
- Summary:
- This belt was designed and manufactured in Melbourne by Prue Acton P/L in 1975. It was originally worn by the donor with the `Rich Hippy' suit in the Museum's collection (SH 942147.)
It was later worn by a model at the donor's 25th anniversary parade in 1988. - Description:
- A two piece belt and cord set:
(1) Wide black leather belt with 2 rows of metal eyelets at each end. Ends of belt curve outwards. Masking tape stuck inside belt.
(2) Black plaited cord to thread through eyelets on belt. - Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Ms Prue Acton, 1994
| Discipline: | History |
| Dimension Comment: | .1 - L = 68 cm, .2 - L = 300 cm |
More information
| Tagged with: | clothing accessories, fashion, fashion design, fashion industry, women s clothing accessories |
| Themes this item is part of: | Prue Acton, Fashion Designer (1943- ), Clothing & Textiles Collection, Domestic & Community Life Collection, Sustainable Futures Collection |
| Primary Classification: | CLOTHING |
| Secondary Classification: | Female |
| Tertiary Classification: | ensembles |
| Inscriptions: | Written in black marker on masking tape inside belt "817 / $6.50 $11.00" |
| Manufacturer: | Prue Acton Pty. Ltd. (and/or Contractors), Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1971 |
| Designer: | Ms Prue Acton, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1971 |
| User: | Prue Acton, Australia, 1971 or later |
| References: | RMIT Collection |
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